Black History Month - February 2009
Celebrate Black History Month @ your Broward County Library.
History comes alive this month at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), a state-of-the-art community facility that is one of only three libraries of its kind in the United States. Located on historic Sistrunk Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, AARLCC is a full-service lending library as well as a cultural, recreational and educational hub for the entire community.
Adult Programs
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-625-2800
Served by bus route 40
On Display: Louis Delsarte and Friends: Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas, 2009 Black History Month Theme; Black History books.
February 7 - Book Discussion: Sister Souljah's Midnight, 2pm.
February 14, 28 - Khepera Black Studies Discussion Group, 2pm.
February 22 - Oratorical Contest by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 2pm.
February 22 - AWAC: African World Artists Collective of South Florida presents Artist Tony Thompson, 3:30pm.
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477
Served by bus routes 2, 9, 12
February 1 - Genealogy: African American Resources. Come learn about the African-American genealogical resources the Library offers patrons! 4 to 6pm.
February 7 - My Nappy Roots: A Journey through Black Hair-itage. Film and Panel Discussion. Award winning documentary on black hair. Knight Auditorium, DeSantis Building, 2 to 4pm.
February 15 - Genealogy: African American Resources. Come learn about the African-American genealogical resources the Library offers patrons, 4 to 6pm.
Carver Ranches Branch, 4735 SW 18 St., West Park, FL 33023, 954-985-1945
Served by bus routes 5, 15
February 26 - Opening and reception of the Carver Ranches art works in celebration of the Black History Month, 5pm.
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. 9 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, 954-968 3820
Served by bus route 60
Books on Display: Black History
February 11 - African-American Read-in Chain in honor of Black History Month. Come and share an excerpt from the works of your favorite African-American author, 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Hollywood Branch, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020, 954-926-2430
Served by bus routes 4, 6, 7
February 18 - White Opposition to Civil Rights in Florida, 6:30 to 7:30pm. Prof. Kisha King, Social Sciences, Central Campus, Broward College, speaks on this important subject for Black History Month.
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313, 954-497-1630
February 25 - Town Hall Meeting with politicians. Topic: Dr. Martin Luther King's book Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? 2 to 4:30pm. Multipurpose room.
Miramar Library and Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025, 954-437-1806
On Display:Wood Carvings of Reginald La Chance; books for Black History Month.
Book Display: In Celebration of Black History Month: The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas.
February 7 - An Afternoon with Alexis Caputo, (Performance Artist/Poet/Writer/Activist), 2pm. Alexis Caputo is a New York/Florida based Performance Artist, poet, writer and activist. (www.alexiscaputo.com). In honor of Black History Month, Ms. Caputo will be sharing excerpts from four of her written works: Truths Carved from the Belly, Woman of the Drum, The Proud Pilgrim and Deconstruction & Deliverance. Her performance will include poetry, spoken word, movement and the use of iconic symbols and images used in depicting African-American life and culture through media images.
February 28 - Black History Month Book Discussion: The Souls of Black Folk by William Edward Burghardt DuBois. Pre-register: 954-437-1806 x. 224.
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale, FL 33068, 954-968-3840
Served by bus routes 18, 31, 83
February 21 - Special Gospel Hip Hop performancewith various performing artists, 1 to 2pm. In honor of Black History Month.
North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066, 954-201-2600
Served by bus route 31
February 19 - Hip Hop: An International Youth Movement. This multimedia presentation by researcher Lasana Hotep will explore the roots of the Hip Hop/Rap culture, 12:30 to 1:30pm. Sponsored by Broward College Student Life. Presented in honor of Black History Month.
Northwest Branch, 1580 N.W. 3 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060, 954-786-2186
Served by bus routes 14, 20, 50
February 28 - Presentation on African American Political Heroes, 11:30am to 12:30pm. Light refreshments served.
Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-341-3900
Served by bus routes 2, 34, 83
February 28- Diversity: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, 10:30am to 2pm in Multipurpose Room. The contribution of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders on diversity and open housing - yesterday, today and tomorrow. For more information, contact Brenda Cleaver: 954-567-0545.
South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
Served by bus route 7
February 1 - South Regional/BC Library 2nd Anniversary Celebration and Louise Bennett-Coverley Reading Festival. Entertainment, Panel Discussion: "Who is the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley and what is her impact on Jamaicans?" and light refreshments, 1 to 3:30pm. Celebrating Black History Month.
February 4 - Music and Humor. Come watch Danny Glover as the owner of a blues club.
February 7 - Special Event: Jamaican artist and sculptor Susan Alexander presents her book launch of Jamaican Journey, Susan Alexander - Paintings & Sculpture, 11am to 1pm. Sponsored by Friends of South Regional/BC Library Celebrating Black History Month.
February 9 - Film: Obama. Follow Obama through his teenage struggles for self-identity, his student days at Columbia University and Harvard Law School, and his political career in Chicago. Go behind the scenes of Obama's extraordinarily successful presidential campaign and his journey towards the 2008 Democratic Convention, 6 to 7pm. Celebrating Black History Month.
February 14 - Learn to Play the African Drums. Drummer Saidou Ba will provide a one-hour workshop on Guinea drum rhythms of the djun djun drums. Drums will be provided, 2 to 3pm. Celebrating Black History month. Reservations requested: 954-201-8829. Sponsored by Friends of South Regional/BC Library.
February 15 - Film: King: Man of Peace in a time of War. A fascinating and revealing look at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. filtered through the prism of three major conflicts: the struggle between black and white America, divisiveness with the civil rights movement itself, and an undeclared war in Vietnam. A salute to a man who remains an inspiration and a force for social change nearly forty years after his death at age 39, 2 to 3pm. Celebrating Black History Month.
Tamarac Branch, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33351, 954-720-2282
Served by bus routes 55, 57, 88
February 17 - Genre-African American Fiction: Long Way Gone by Ishmel Beah; Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley; One in a Million by Kimberla Lawson Roby presented by Librarian Argusta Walker. Light refreshments sponsored by Friends of Tamarac Library. 1:30 to 2:30pm.
